Small Business Pivots
Tired of fluff-filled business advice? Small Business Pivots delivers raw, honest conversations with entrepreneurs, content creators, and industry experts who’ve made bold pivots to grow—whether to six figures, seven, or simply the next stage of success.
Hosted by nationally recognized small business coach and BOSS founder Michael Morrison, this show shares the unfiltered stories, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes strategies that help real business owners overcome burnout, build momentum, and grow a business that works—without working themselves into the ground.
With over 100 episodes, Small Business Pivots is a trusted resource for small business owners who are serious about growth. From the early struggles to the key turning points, you’ll walk away with practical tools, honest encouragement, and actionable insight every week.
🎯 Sample episodes dive into:
• Small business marketing and content creation
• Building referral networks and strategic partnerships
• Mindset, burnout, and decision-making as a founder
• Time management, leadership, SOPs, hiring, and team culture
• Systemization, SOPs, and franchising
• Social media, branding, automation, and scaling strategies
Whether you're aiming for your first six figures or scaling beyond seven, this podcast gives you the real-world insight, inspiration, and community you need to take your next big step.
Subscribe now—and start making the pivots that move your business forward.
Want to visit with our host, Michael Morrison, about business coaching services for your small business? Go here: https://www.michaeldmorrison.com/consultation
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 108
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Faith, Family, and Discipline: The Entrepreneur’s Path to True Success | Ernest Diaz
From Sleep Apnea Clinics to Better Health Coverage — Lessons from Building Four Businesses
In this episode of Small Business Pivots, host Michael Morrison sits down with Ernest Diaz, fou…
Lights, Camera, Action: The Hidden ROI Of Pro Video | Jimmy Owens
Jimmy Owens, Founder & CEO of Design Tunnel in Oklahoma City, has spent over 14 years helping businesses transform their brand through strategic, high-quality video production. In this …
Think and Grow Rich Missing Secret: 12-Minute Daily Transformation | John Mitchell
Struggling to turn business goals into consistent action? Discover why 95% of entrepreneurs fail to achieve their intentions and how one small business owner cracked the code to 25x inc…
How To Build A Business That Runs Without You: From Technician To Entrepreneur | Andy Seeley
What if the very business you built to create freedom is the one keeping you stuck?
In this must-listen episode of Small Business Pivots, Andy Seeley—Founder & CEO of Creatively Disrupti…
Pirates, AI, and Your Business: The New Cybersecurity Battlefield | Josh Cochran
What if the pirates of the high seas never disappeared — they just moved online? According to cybersecurity expert and Oklahoma City business owner Josh Cochran, that's exactly what's h…
Beyond Motivation: How Professional Athletes & Business Leaders Achieve Elite Performance | Gary Chupik
Discover the mental edge that sets elite performers apart with Gary Chupik, Founder & CEO of Elite Mindset Nation.
In this powerful episode, Gary shares his unexpected journey from ordai…
Turn More Website Visitors Into Paying Customers: Copywriting Secrets | Trevor Levine
Every website click is a chance to win a new customer — but are you actually converting those visitors into paying clients?
In this episode, we sit down with Trevor Levine, founder of Ma…
Master Your Cash Flow: A Business Owner’s Must-Know Strategy | Avi Pinsky
Your business might show a healthy profit on paper — but why does your bank account still feel empty? In this eye-opening episode, Avi Pinsky, founder & CEO of Pinsky Consulting and a s…
Abundance Over Scarcity: The Entrepreneur Mindset Shift That Changes Everything | Scott Jarred
What if your business was designed to give you freedom—not take it away?
In this powerful episode of Small Business Pivots, I sit down with Scott Jarred, Founder & CEO of Invst, to unpac…
Should You Franchise Your Business? The 3 Keys to Know | Dr. Tom Dufore
Could your successful business become a franchise? Or better yet—should it?
In this insightful episode of Small Business Pivots, Dr. Tom Dufore, CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, breaks dow…
The Power of Public Speaking for Business Growth | Robert Kennedy III
Want to stop chasing one client at a time and start influencing hundreds with a single message? Public speaking may be the most overlooked growth tool in your business—and Robert Kenned…
Scaling Smart: Marketing Clarity, Sales Growth & Personal Development | Jennifer Christensen
What causes some businesses to scale while others stay stuck in survival mode?
Jennifer Christensen, co-founder of Beacon Media + Marketing, knows the answer firsthand. After growing her…
Networking That Works: Build Relationships, Get Referrals, Grow Your Business | Sybil Hale
Are you tired of networking events that feel like a waste of time? Sybil Hale gets it—and she’s here to flip the script. In this episode of Small Business Pivots, Sybil, Founder & CEO o…
Strategic Rebranding for Small Business: Go Beyond the Logo and Grow | Jim Heininger
What is a brand—and why do so many business owners get it wrong?
In this powerful episode of Small Business Pivots, host Michael D. Morrison sits down with Jim Heininger, Principal at Re…
Mental Health and Depression: Navigating The Struggles Of Business Ownership | Stacee Goetzinger
In this powerful episode of Small Business Pivots, mental health advocate and nonprofit founder Stacee Goetzinger shares her life journey navigating anxiety, depression, anorexia, self-…
Breaking Free from Corporate Life: Female Entrepreneur On Building A Successful BBQ Business | Kayla Trent
When Kayla Trent traded spreadsheets for smoked brisket, she wasn’t just changing careers—she was reclaiming her life. In this inspiring episode, Kayla, the founder of KatHouse BBQ in O…
How To Scale A Company: Proven Leadership, Systems, and Legacy Strategies | Rick Yvanovich
What Happens to Your Business If You Step Away Tomorrow?
Rick Yvanovich has built multiple global companies over the past 30+ years—but his journey started stocking supermarket shelves. …
From Limiting Beliefs to Limitless Success: Self-Worth, Mindset, Scaling $400M+ | Matthew Stafford
In this episode of Small Business Pivots, Michael sits down with Matthew Stafford—former concrete contractor turned e-commerce strategist whose businesses have generated over $400 milli…
From Farm To Fortune: Motivation, Mindset, Purpose Driven Business | Jackie Listen
In this compelling episode of Small Business Pivots, we sit down with Jackie Listen, a seasoned entrepreneur, certified Ziglar Legacy and Master Coach, and author of A Place Called Thro…
Scale Your Business Like A Pro: Growth Lessons From A 9-Figure Exit | Andreas Pettersson
What separates truly successful business owners from those who stay stuck?
In this episode of Small Business Pivots, host Michael Morrison sits down with Andreas Pettersson, Founder of L…